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Having problems with your Pentax Optio E30 Digital Camera ?

My Pentax Optio E30 will not turn on. Tried different batteries, checked polarity etc etc. Has consistently eaten batteries since new, and even brand new ones could be inserted, and the Battrey Depleted message would appear on screen when it worked.

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